North Devon Council's bought 100 'gull guards' which have a strong, retractable mesh bag which can protect up to 3 black bin bags. They normally cost over £30, but the council's offering them at a discounted price of £12.

The Ilfracombe Street Reps will be contacting people in affected areas to see if they want one of the guards.

If the scheme's a success, there's the possibility of it being rolled out to places like Combe Martin or Lynton.

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